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Navigating College Life: A Guide for Incoming Freshmen
By Dailyn Mann SAN ANTONIO- Freshman year of college is filled with excitement and curiosity as you transition from adolescence to adulthood. It signifies the beginning of independence and “freedom” as you may leave the comfort of your parental home and live by yourself for the first time. Whether you are living with your parents…
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Portland Tidwell: A Story of Dreams and Perseverance
By Marianne de los Santos Portland Tidwell is a graduating senior at Our Lady of The Lake University (OLLU) who aspires to be a criminal investigator and crime reporter despite going through various hardships. Tidwell was inspired to be a criminal investigator and crime reporter from watching television journalist, Nancy Grace. “That has been my…
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The Voice of OLLU Sports
By: Anisia Serrano Fifteen minutes before Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) Saints Network goes live and fans from all over join the broadcast, Eric Speelman welcomes Saints fans, and begins his rundown of the game. Speelman has become a well-known voice to Saints Network fans, but how did Speelman begin? Speelman is from Waxahachie,…
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Party like a Rockstar: Tips to stay safe while having fun
SAN ANTONIO – As summer nears, college students flock to celebrate the end of the semester by partying and clubbing. As the excitement builds, it is important to promote safety awareness among students so they can have a good time while staying safe. For students who are 21 years or older planning to drink, it…
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“La Matanza”: The Gruesome Murder and Racial Prejudice of Mexican Americans.
By Dailyn Mann The Sueltenfuss Library, located at Our Lady of the Lake’s (OLLU) San Antonio campus, is a prominent building and valuable student resource facility notorious for its colorful murals and historic art pieces that highlight Mexican American culture. What students may not know is that also displayed was an exhibit giving students a…
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Small town sensation
MVP softball star from a rural hometown enrolls at OLLU SAN ANTONIO – An All-South Texas Softball Most Valuable Player (MVP) enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) for the fall 2023 semester. A former softball pitcher and outfielder for Alice High School, Ava Hernandez, committed to play for OLLU’s softball…
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The Downfall and Death of Merissa Perez
A woman struck down amidst a mental health crisis SAN ANTONIO- Details have emerged in the case of Melissa Perez, a woman experiencing a mental health crisis, who was fatally shot by three San Antonio police officers. On June 23, a call was made to San Antonio police regarding a woman, later identified as…
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God’s children are not for sale
The powerful message behind the movie Sound of Freedom SAN ANTONIO – Partnering with 2,600 movie theaters, the movie Sound of Freedom, a religious thriller, has made almost $100 million in box office sales since its release on July 4. Sound of Freedom has been referred to as controversial because of the film’s heavy…
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Fourth of July celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio will once again celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with a festival and fireworks at Woodlawn Lake Park. The Official City of San Antonio H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration is a free event put on by the San Antonio Parks Foundation. This year’s event will be held…
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San Antonio Lawyer recalls her experience in Playboy
Six years after Playboy founder Hugh Hefner had died, attorney, ex-playboy model, and San Antonio Native Rebecca Gonzalez, recalls what she says was a great chapter of her life. SAN ANTONIO– Local divorce and family law attorney Rebecca Gonzalez, attended St. Mary’s University school of law, and by the age of 35 was already a…
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Unpacking Ezra Miller: A timeline of the actor’s controversial actions
By Portland Tidwell SAN ANTONIO – Ezra Miller, an actor of 30 years old, has acted in many major box office hits and dramas like “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, and “We Need to Talk About Kevin”, continues to face scrutiny day by day for their actions. Only last week Warner…
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Home run history
OLLU softball team makes their mark in the NAIA World Series Courtesy to: Saints Athletics SAN ANTONIO – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team created history as they went to the NAIA World Series for the first time and finished 7th in the country. Since the beginning of August, OLLU softball team…
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Must see movies of Summer 2023
From the box office breaking live action Little Mermaid, to the utter shock and horror of Insidious: The Red Door listed here are some new movies coming out this summer. By Portland Tidwell SAN ANTONIO– Not only does a visit to the movie theater create the perfect date night, but it’s also a fun activity…
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Beat the heat: how to stay cool during extreme heat
Beat the Heat: City of San Antonio Shares Information about Staying Cool During Extreme Heat SAN ANTONIO – As temperatures soar, it is crucial for individuals to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. The City of San Antonio recommends the following measures to stay safe during extreme heat: 1. Stay Hydrated:…
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New evidence may overturn the Menendez brothers verdict
New evidence is being released and may create a different outcome for the infamous “Menendez brothers” murder case. By Portland Tidwell SAN ANTONIO– As of May 2023, new evidence is coming out that may be able to overturn the verdict that sentenced the Menendez brothers to life in prison. Erik and Lyle Menendez both murdered…
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